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Sunday, March 7, 2010
Walk Now For Autism 2010Today was our Palm Beach Walk for Autism. It was a beautiful day!! The kids had so much fun!! Teagan
sang on stage with her classmates. Not a dry eye in the house!! What an amazing event! You can check out
pictures on our photo gallery page. And if you are interested in purchasing the babushkas (what we wore on our heads),
you can go to the link on the home page *Autism Babushkas*. Each cost $5 and $2.50 of that will be donated to Pinning
Down Autism.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Another Full MoonThe past month or so, Teagan's been going through a behavioral regression. She is banging her head when she is angry;
rocking to soothe herself; spitting; and getting aggressive with anybody that doesn't do what she asks. We are starting
up ABA with her again. Reintroducing therapies that have worked before helps her to regroup herself. She might
need it for a while or maybe for a short period of time, but she definitely needs it.
Friday, February 5, 2010
A lot has changed in our familyAndrew's mother passed away November 1st. Two weeks later, Andrew decided he wanted a divorce. The girls and I
have been dealing with a lot since November. We have great support from family and friends. I hired a therapist
to work with the girls, so they can be true to their feelings. It has been 3 months, and it has been paying off.
There is still a long road for them, but I know we are on the right track. I have had my own therapist since Teagan
was diagnosed. I highly recomment that!! I am looking forward to our future. I am hoping it will be with
a particular person. There is always a light at the end of a tunnel. You just have to be looking in the right
direction.
7:13 pm est
Friday, December 4, 2009
Once again, a full moonTeagan was up again at 3am. It is amazing that this really what happens during the full moon.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Full MoonsTeagan didn't sleep a whole night until she was 5. Then periodically she wouldn't sleep - maybe for three days here
and there. It was a lot, but we didn't track it. We were just happy she slept some of the time. So now that
she is 8 we finally figured out that there is a pattern. She doesn't sleep well when there is a full moon. I have
discussed this with other moms of children with autism. They also noticed the same thing. So maybe keep that in
mind.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Beginning of the school yearCan we say, "WOW." The beginning of the school year has gone so smoothly. Even with Teagan adding
a mainstream class, new homeroom teacher, new mainstream (2nd grade teacher) and a lot more expected of her. Again,
can we say, "WOW." She has taken everything in stride.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Rough nightTeagan has been up since 2am. Yes...two in the am. It has been like we are on a roller coaster since she's been
home from summer school. First, she's happy, then angry, then happy, then screaming angry. Can't wait for bed
time. But the interesting thing about this is that she has been speaking pretty clearly in sentences today. Hmmmm.
Has she had some type of development that is why she couldn't sleep? Well to make sure it is not an illness, we went
to the chiropractor to ensure she is aligned. That did help her mood a bit. So off to start baths. Yay!!!!
5:36 pm edt
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Teagan's Daily Individualized ScheduleEvery summer Teagan has a hard time. The days are not structured enough for her. She got used to going to camp.
I thought maybe the transition to summer school would be hard, but again...the daily schedule has totally helped her.
She follows whatever it says and checks off as she goes. She is just amazing!!
Thanks again, Laura.
4:46 pm edt
The Girls' Birthday PartyIt was such a nice day ---- Friends and Family ----. Teagan and Genelle had a ball in the bouncehouse and on the
very high slide. It was a smart investment. All the children seemed to be worn out from the day.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Summer CampSummer camp is going well. Teagan is very busy this summer. Right now she goes to gymnastics and dance.
Soon she will be starting summer school. I made her a schedule so she can see exactly what she is doing each day.
I used the program Boardmaker 6.0 to make the pictures and added my verbage to each card. I put it on a clipboard.
She checks off as she finishes the activity. For example: Monday, June 15
Picture of a car (I get in the
car), Picture of a person dancing (drop Gigi off at dance), Picture of a person doing gymnastics (I go to gymnastics), Picture
of car (Mommy picks me up), Picture of a person dancing (We pick Gigi up at dance), Picture of a house (We go home), Picture
of a person working with a speech path (Ms. Lyndsey comes over).
She has been able to transition better with this
schedule. Summer is very difficult for her because each day is different. She doesn't get speech every day.
She is also going to a different camp most days than Genelle. I thought this would be a problem, but a friend of mine
(Laura) told me about schedules. I have always used schedules in the house, but didn't think about having her take
her schedule with her. Laura explained this helped her son with his anxiety. She really explained to me what hyperlexia
was. That was a big help. Thank you to her.
7:29 pm edt
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